Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy

Since the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on Novel Foods in January 2018, a centralised procedure for the authorisation of novel food applications has been in effect. This stipulates that, upon...

The publication “Food 2030-Pathways for action” guides future policy reflections relevant to Horizon Europe, the Farm to Fork strategy and European Green Deal. The publication presents 10...

The Commission adopted a package of measures for a sustainable use of key natural resources, which will also strengthen the resilience of EU food systems and farming.

The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) is an agency of the European Union set up in 2002 to serve as an impartial source of scientific advice to risk managers and to communicate on risks associated...

The world production of marine macroalgae, or seaweed, has more than tripled since the turn of the millennium, increasing from 10.6 million tonnes in 2000 to 32.4 million tonnes in 2018. Increased...

For many farmers, pest control in crops still heavily relies on chemical pesticides. The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) can financially support farmers to reduce...

The Commission has amended the data requirements and criteria for the approval of micro-organisms (the biggest group of biological pesticides) to accelerate approval and authorisation procedures and to increase the availability of biological...

The Commission presents the key measures to reduce the risk for human health and nature, deriving from the use of pesticides in Europe.